This is great for our mixed-ages group (4 and 11) as it's engaging yet easy to understand. Kids love the fun illustrations and I appreciated the information and the way it's organized.

This is a beautifully illustrated nonfiction book with lots of interesting facts about dogs. I especially like how the author has interactive ways that readers can compare their own senses to those of dogs'. This would be a great addition to library nonfiction shelves for students who like graphically illustrated nonfiction.

This book was a little advanced for my daughter but she enjoyed the pictures and I summarized big key points on each page which she thought was interesting. She loves dogs and would love this book when she is a little older. So cute!

I have several students who love reading facts about animals, and Making Sense of Dog Senses caught my eye! I loved learning more about my favorite doggies as I read this book. The colorful pages and interesting facts were a delight. The layout of the pages was busy but not overly chaotic. There was enough "white space" on the pages so that the information was easy to read and the illustrations nicely complemented the written sections.

Wow, this book is a gem! So needed! Geared for kids which is GREAT because we all wonder why dogs do such gross things sometimes and this book truly helps to explain why!

Why would a dog eat something gross and why would they roll in poop?! Also, why the "kick spot" or "scratch reflex" what is happening there? This book explains that also. Dogs' whiskers, the pads of their feet, and their noses are superpowers that humans simply don't possess. As you can guess I adored this book. We as humans love our dogs they are family members and to have them explained to us better is always a good thing. As the book says we have a wolf in our house because all dog instincts are wolf-related no matter what their size is.

This book should be in every library and home library where kids are because, kids love dogs and dogs love kids for the most part and we love dogs forever.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher OwlKids Books for the opportunity to read this delight of a book Making Sense of Dog Senses by Stephanie Gibeault and for putting out in the world a great educating book on dogs and their behaviors.

Having had countless children run up to my usually bouncy corgi mix without permission (fortunately she adores kids), this book won me over with the detailed instructions to children on how to best approach a dog. Although aimed at young readers, this book should be of interest (and maybe help) to dog lovers of all ages. Lots of info and fun, interactive ideas to use and it appears that the book version has, yeah, stickers! One of the few times I've regretted reviewing a digital edition. Grin.

Each sense is explored with frequent mention of how the dog uses that sense to, well, make sense of the world and those about it. We all surely know by now that dogs sniff each others rear ends to quickly get to know that dog, but what exactly are they learning? Among other things, the dog's health and what it's been eating, perhaps even the type of area it comes from. It's a habit that may make its human cringe but it's one that quickly provides the dog with lots of information. Each sense is detailed, with frequently humorous but always helpful illustrations, though I won't detail them here but will note that it suggests ways we mere humans can get at least an idea of how those senses work. Those illustrations guide readers through their paces, that's for sure. Relax, it doesn't ask you to tinkle on a fire hydrant.

Having had a friend swear to me that his dogs liked facing east and seemed to manage to do so whenever possible, I found the discussion on whether dogs can really sense direction rather intriguing. I'm going to have to pay more attention to my own dog at leisure or rest in the yard, for instance, and see how she does. Bottom line, a fun book full of interesting info with equally fun but helpful illustrations. This one should be on dog lovers' shelves and, hint, would make a great gift. Thanks #NetGalley and #OwlKidsBooks for giving me this sneak peek. I was glad to catch a glimpse of the corgis included as illustration but liked the diversity of breeds offered.

Will purchase for my children's nonfiction collection since the subject circulates well with children. Best for readers in grades 4+ since it is text heavy. Adults could read/discuss passages with younger kids if they're interested in specific topics about dog senses, especially when explaining dog behaviors. Attractive illustrations.

My 3 boys loved this book! They found the illustrations to be bright and intriguing. This is one of the first non-fiction books that they have been able to focus on and maintain interest in

I attempted to read this with my daughter during tummy time. This is not a book for younger children. This is for much older children. Elementary school and older. There was a lot of good information but as a children’s book I think it is a bit much that’s why I can’t rate it higher. It’s almost a middle grades instead of children’s in my opinion. It’s a great book with a lot of good information, I just think it’s being marketed to the wrong groups.

Children’s Author Stephanie Gibeault does an amazing job explaining with both intellectual concepts and humorous examples how human and canine friendships have evolved over thousands of years in the best of buddy cultures by comparing and contrasting their similarities and differences in her illustrated (by Raz Latif) short book, “Making Sense of Dog Senses: How Our Furry Friends Experience the World.”

With comprehensive scientific discussions on doggie senses—like eye sight, smelling and hearing; as well as humorous observations about why dogs like to roll in poop and tinkle on fire hydrants—Gilbeault provides children of all ages approachable answers to questions that have intrigued most dog lovers since the beginning of pet ownership.

One of the most fascinating things that is mentioned in “Making Sense of Dog Senses” is that most animals can detect magnetic North and South. As a result, many dogs are known to poop in a N/S direction. Fascinating. This is something that I will definitely check when I take our rescued sibling pups out for their afternoon constitutional—lol!

JoyReaderGirl1 graciously thanks NetGalley, Author Stephanie Gibeault, and Publisher Owl Kids Books for this advanced reader’s copy (ARC) for review.

This was such a cute book! Great for readers, young and old. Full of fun and interactive illustrations of dog facts and how our human senses are alike and also different. This would be a great addition to any young readers or dog lovers bookshelf! Thank you, NetGalley and Owlkids books, for the opportunity to read and review this advanced copy!

Loved everything about this book front to back! A perfect read for dog lovers of all ages. Would be a wonderful science book for any young classroom. What sets Making Sense of Dogs Senses apart for me is the interactive elements throughout the book that helps you have a greater understanding of dog senses in human terms. 10/10 recommend!

We just adopted a dog and this was the perfect book to read to my 5 year old to educate him about his new pet. As a lifelong
dog owner I also learned a lot from this! Highly recommend for your dog loving child.